Cold mounting & laminating

Easymount Wide Format Laminating

Cold mounting & laminating

Top unwind unit

Variable speed control

Large roller cores for even pressure

Foot pedal

2 cold silicon rollers

Adjustable rollers

Handy reverse mechanism

Six sizes to choose from

1880mm, 1580mm 1380mm 1180mm 880mm 720mm

Easymount is an exciting new range of high performance wide format mounting and laminating systems. The range inlcudes entry-level models for those still mounting and laminating by hand, as well as a series of professional heavy duty systems for the more experienced print finisher. You get lots for your money with the Easymount range. Their solid construction means they are built to last. They also include many features normally associated with more expensive wide format systems - our single hot roller models enable you to mount and laminate simultaneously! The Easymount is great for mounting prints to boards and applying cold laminates, as well as applying application tapes and double sided adhesives and vinyl's. They are easy to use and much faster than squeegeeing by hand and are an ideal solution to eliminating the hassles and expense of outsourcing.

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Easymount EM range Laminating systems.

Features:

Max Laminating Width: 1200mm - 1400mm -1600mm
Max Mounting Thickness: 25mm
Max Lamination Thickness: 25mm
Max Laminating Speed: Approx 3 metres per minute
Laminating Temperature: COLD
Power Consumption: 70W
Power Supply: AC 220 / 240V, 50-60Hz
Dimensions (L X W X H) (with stand): 1990 x 648 x 1248mm
Foot control operation
Optional motorized take-up unit
Warranty: 1 Year

Need help buying a Wide Format Laminator?
Investing in wide format can be expensive, and it's important to make sure you get the right product to suit your application. Ask yourself our TOP 10 key questions and be confident in choosing the right system!

Question 1 What am I trying to achieve? Different applications require different solutions. Think about what you need the system to do... Posters, Graphics and Signs? Mounting Prints to Board? Pop up Displays? Applying vinyls, tapes and adhesive films? Outdoor signage? Once you know in your mind exactly what you need to achieve, you can start to look at systems that will cover all your needs. Decision made? Then go to question 2.
Question 2 Laminate, Mount, Encapsulate? You may need to do just one application, however some systems offer money saving multi-functional capabilities ... Encapsulating involves a heat activated thermal film being applied on both sides of the print. The finished result is trimmed to leave a clear border around the edge of the print, therefore encapsulated. Film is available in gloss and matt finishes in a range of thickness including 38, 75, 125 and 250 micron rolls. Lamination is usually applied on 1 side only with a pressure sensitive over laminate film. Good quality pressure sensitive over laminate film is usually 80 micron in thickness. Mounting fixes a print to a substrate/board using an adhesive. This can be permanent or semi-permanent. Now move onto question 3...
Question 3 How wide do I need to go? There are various options on size, here are the most popular options on the market... 635mm (25") 1100mm (43") 1180mm (46") 1200mm (47") 1400mm (55") 1600mm (62") Think about the maximum size you will need to go up to. It is also worth ensuring the model you choose provides an inch or so gap either side of your maximum print size. Width decided? Go to question 4.


Question 4 Do I need heat? There are a range of systems on the market offering, cold, hot or double hot solutions. The Easymount range covers all 3 options. Cold systems are cheaper than hot models and can offer a very cost effective upgrade if you are still applying vinyls, tapes, and adhesives by hand. Cold laminators use pressure sensitive film. Single Hot systems will give a high quality finish if you have graphics and signs to laminate. Applying heat will also reduce any chances of silvering on the print. Double Hot systems will laminate, mount and encapsulate so are highly flexible if you require multifunctional usage.
Question 5 Is roller size important? At Vivid we feel roller size is very important because larger rollers give a good even pressure and longer dwell time giving crease free lamination. The heat and pressure process is also activated quicker with larger rollers. The Easymount range has larger diameter rollers than similar models on the market.
Question 6 What will my output be? It is important to consider the volume you will be doing to ensure you get a good return on your investment. ! Work out how many prints you will be finishing on a daily/weekly basis to give you an idea of the profit you can make. If you are looking at producing large volumes, then you may want to ask about time saving features such as speed control and foot pedal operation. Ready? Next question...
Question 7 Do I need to have any training? Getting to grips with something new is always a challenge. Always look out for easy to use features before you buy, these can include; Swing out feed tray for easy loading Extra mandrel holders for film Simple control panel Foot pedal operation At Vivid we include training and installation with every laminator we sell. However as the name suggests our Easymount™ range is designed for even a novice to use. Training with a group or team of people can also be carried out by an experienced Easymount Representative. Our service engineers are also just a phone call away for any 'teething problems' you may experience. ! Consider that buying on-line at a 'bargain' price may sometimes be false economy as the price may not include the training and full installation you will need. Concerned about H&S? Go to question 8

Question 8

Do I need to meet any Health & Safety guidelines?

Always ensure any product you buy has an official CE mark (which is a legal requirement). Also look out for these important safety features (The Easymount range has all of the listed features);

Magic eye
Emergency stop buttons
Protective safety shield

IIt is also important to update your Health & Safety policy and/or Risk Assessment to include rules and precautions for employees to follow when operating the laminator.

Only allow trained operators to use the laminator to reduce risk of incorrect use or accidental damage. Put a notice next to your laminator to clearly state this to employees, especially if you have new starters.

Health & Safety

Question 9

Will I have enough space?

As with any new purchase of a large item, space is usually an issue for most people.

Remember you don't just need the system to fit, you need to allow a working area around it to give enough space to feed your prints in and for them to exit without being creased or crushed against anything.

Vivid recommend at least a 1 metre working area around the system to ensure safe operation.

Space is an issue

Question 10

What if something goes wrong?

Occasionally problems do happen, so it's good to know that if they do you have backup.

Always check to make sure the laminator you are looking to buy comes with a full warranty on parts and labour for at least 12 months (The Easymount range includes this on all models).

It may also be worth looking into an extended warranty or service agreement, these can save time in the long run and ensure your laminator stays in excellent working condition.

Don't panic

That's the TOP 10 key questions answered. Next you can choose to contact us with your wide format requirements, or you can view our Easymount wide format range for yourself.

Troubleshooting Tips

Already have a laminator and need more advice? View our troubleshooting guide below;

What is the difference between heated and cold rollers and what does the term ‘silvering’ mean?

Some Pressure Sensitive Films if applied cold can leave a slight “silvering” effect on the print. If approx 40c heat is applied on the rollers when this film is applied the silvering disappears.

This is due to the fact the glue on the film is softened and warmed when applied and speeds up the polymerisation process. Over time the silvering when applied cold does slightly reduce but does not totally disappear.

Not all films need heat and vinyls and vehicle wrap film work better when laminated cold. Most sign makers therefore feel that a cold machine will be fine because the silvering effect is minimal. Photographers and Exhibition graphic suppliers are more critical and therefore require a heated top roller for a perfect finish.

Our Easymount range of cold systems have rubber rollers and the heated roller machines have a silicon rubber roller.

How do I successfully laminate an inkjet print that has a high ink coverage?

Laminating a high ink coverage print can be tricky as standard heat activated polyester films with a co-polymer adhesive tend to stick to the ink and not the paper. The laminate can then lift off darker colour areas of the print and the problem becomes more obvious when the darker areas extend to the edge of the print with no white border for the adhesive to bond to.

Another problem that may occur with laminating high ink coverage is that the ink can separate from the paper at a high heat 100-120C and air bubbles can appear.

A solution to this can be to change the inkjet paper and apply a heat-activated polyester laminate (please ask for details). The paper should be more accepting to the ink and provide a better bonding surface for co-polymer adhesives.

! Also remember that prints must be completely dry before laminating and highly saturated prints will take longer to dry.

Perfect Lamination

How can I avoid laminator film wrap up?

Always ensure that you have clearance behind the laminating machine before you start laminating, as with many things preparation is the key so it is best to make sure you have enough working space available and avoid backing your laminator up against a wall. Try and let 2/3” of film to appear out of the back of the laminator as you start to laminate.

My lamination is bubbly/rippling – what has caused this?

Bubbling is usually caused by the heat setting on the machine being set too high so if your machine has heat control (which most do) then lower the temperature.

! It is a good idea to always run a test print through the laminator first if you are unsure.

Too hot lamination

My lamination is cloudy – what has caused this?

This is usually the result of insufficient heat so if your machine has heat control, try and increase the temperature. Also, check the specifications of your machine and that you are not using a film that is too thick.

Cloudy Lamination

General tips & tricks

! Remember the foot pedal is there to help - so use it. If you want to take extra care quickly start and then stop to get the print safely into the rollers before turning the rollers on, this should avoid the possibility of the print wrapping around the rollers.

! Push out to the sides of the print using your fingertips as you insert the print.

! Always feed the print into the laminator with the curl of the material.

! Always ensure the glue side of the film is facing the right way before you start the rollers, otherwise you may end up with glue melting all over the rollers.

! To separate multiple documents that you have laminated, don't try and cut it with scissors or a knife, just simply nick where you want to separate and then gently pull apart.

! Don't turn off the laminator when it is still at a high heat without separating the rollers first as the heat may cause a flat spot in the rollers. Once this happens the lamination quality will not be consistent and new rollers can be expensive to replace.

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